SP3008 Single-subject research for Bachelor Thesis

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Lucie Jarkovská, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Martina Nosková (seminar tutor)
Bc. Barbora Pavlíčková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Lenka Gajzlerová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SP3008/Kombi01: Sat 23. 9. 14:00–17:50 učebna 32, Fri 13. 10. 8:00–11:50 učebna 36, Sat 2. 12. 8:00–11:50 učebna 36, L. Jarkovská
SP3008/Prez01: Wed 12:00–13:50 učebna 35, L. Jarkovská, M. Nosková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
SP3007 Research Methods in Special Education 1 && SP_BPp Bachelor Thesis - Project || IV_BPp Bachelor Thesis - Project || SP_BP2p Bachelor Thesis - Project
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to explain the basics of qualitative methodology with a focus on the use of case studies in an experiential and interactive way.
Learning outcomes
Learners will be able to explain the basic concepts and principles of qualitative research, become familiar with various techniques of qualitative data analysis including coding, learn how to interpret qualitative research results and draw understandable and relevant conclusions with implications for practical use in educational practice. Learners will be able to write an effective undergraduate thesis in accordance with academic standards and with an emphasis on accuracy, logic and coherence. They will learn to critically evaluate qualitative research papers and reflect on their own research process and decisions. They will become familiar with the ethical principles and challenges associated with qualitative research and be able to apply these principles to their research projects.
Syllabus
  • 1. What is a case study 2. Case study in pedagogical practice and educational research 3. Diary methods 4. Data collection 5. Data analysis 6. Case study as a tool for solving a problem in school
Literature
  • ELLET, William. The case study handbook : a student's guide. Revised edition. Boston, Massachusetts: Harvard Business Review press, 2018, vi, 253. ISBN 9781633696150. info
  • ŠVAŘÍČEK, Roman and Klára ŠEĎOVÁ. Kvalitativní výzkum v pedagogických vědách. Praha: Portál, 2007. info
Teaching methods
journaling team work coding
Assessment methods
100% of the assignments must be completed for credit
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 2 bloky pro kombinované studium.
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